US Bridges

Columbia Hill RD over N. Branch Cole Creek

Good

McKean County, Pennsylvania · Wrights Corners · Structure no. 000000000053529

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Hill RD over N. Branch Cole Creek is a steel other carrying Columbia Hill RD over N. Branch Cole Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesColumbia Hill RD
CrossesN. Branch Cole Creek
LocationWrights Corners
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.92481, -78.49421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2024)
Projected traffic355 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Hill RD over N. Branch Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Hill RD over N. Branch Cole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia Hill RD over N. Branch Cole Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Hill RD over N. Branch Cole Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Hill RD over N. Branch Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).